The organising committee would like to thank all who supported the Festival, the girls in the Scouts Newsletter for their help with advertising and everyone who helped to make the 2013 Festival such a success this year.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Bart’s Cancer Charity Shop which recently opened on Main Street, Bagenalstown, is looking for volunteers. The shop is open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5.30pm. If you have a little time to spare and would like to assist please call in to the shop.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE – Bagenalstown Parish Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick will take place on Sat. September 7. Bus with one night bed and breakfast and evening meal in McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, about ten minutes from Knock. Contact Kathleen Cox on 959 9727303 or Eleanor at the Parish Office at 059 9721154.

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING

The Parish has a team of people who have been professionally trained to support all parishioners who have been bereaved. A letter offering this confidential support is sent out to one member of a bereaved family where the funeral has taken place in Bagenalstown Parish. This support is also available to all members of the family and to bereaved parishioners where the funeral has not taken place in Bagenalstown. If you would like to avail of this support please phone Rita O’Quigley on (o59) 9131323 or Eleanor Dunphy in the Parish Office (059) 9721154. who will make the necessary arrangement for someone to call to you.

€25 John Cummins, Ballyryan. The Club wish to offer its sincere sympathy to the Chada and Murphy families Ballinkillen. Eoghan was a valued member of Nurney Villa Juvenile Club, while Ruarai was a loyal supporter and a promising player of the future. Sanji was a playing member of the O-35 squad and we also think of him in these troubled times. May God grant them all peace in their time of turmoil.

BAGENALSTOWN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Brochure of activities and courses beginning in September now available at Centre or by ringing 059 9722028 for a copy. The Centre is now taking bookings for the following courses which begin in September. Fetac accredited Level 4 in Hotel Front Office Skills which provides an opportunity for participants to return to education in a relaxed and friendly environment. Courses will run for 3 to 4 mornings a week. Fetac accredited Level 3 in Woodwork.

This is a part time course, one morning a week where you can learn the basic skills of woodwork. Free to those who do not have Leaving Certificate, are in receipt of Social Welfare payments or have a medical card. Thanks to all volunteers who helped with activities on Sunday, July 21.

DejaVu Shop

Opening Times. Monday

Wednesday 9.30

4 p.m: Thursday and Friday 9.30

5.00 p.m. Saturday 9.30

1 p.m. The management of Deja Vu Shop would like to thank all volunteers, customers and those who donate goods for sale. After School Kids Club begins in September. Please ring 059 9722028 or 087 7435015 to secure a place. Activities include

homework, sports, drama, dance and arts/crafts.

Craft Clubs. If you are interested in learning new crafts why not join one of the Family Resource Centre’s craft clubs. These take place on Monday mornings and Tuesday afternoons and the cost per week is only €3. Crafts will include creative sewing, mosaic, felting, card making and lots more.

FENAGH G.F.C. 50/50 JULY DRAW RESULTS

1st €400 Winner: Joan Power, Ballyloughan

Promoter: Imelda Hughes

2nd €200 Winner: Chrissie Murphy, Tullow Road,

Nurney

Promoter: Michele Murphy

3rd €100 Winner: Jack Butler, Kilconnor

Promoter: Michele Murphy

4th €100 Winner: Pat Smith, Hacketstown

Promoter: Kenneth Murphy

5th €50 Winner: Liam O’Rourke, Red Hill

Promoter: Joe Nolan

6th €50 Winner: Sean Dalton, Kilcloney,

Ballinkillen

Promoter: Muiris Brick

7th €50 Winner: Rosemarie Gavigan, Clonmacshane

Promoter: Oliver Gavigan

8th €50 Winner: Muriel Kearney, Fenagh

Promoter: Theo Kearney

9th €25 Winner: Joe and Jim Nolan, Boherduff

Promoter: Muiris Bric

10th €25 Winner: Kenneth Murphy, Ballydarton

Promoter Kenneth Murphy

Fenagh GFC would like to thank everyone who supports their draw.

WATER SAFETY- Water safety starts at 11am on Monday, August 12 for all ages from 9 years up. River lifeguard/pool lifeguard. Register at 10.30am. Training 11-12.30 and 6pm to 7pm.

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Every Wednesday 10am in Muine Bheag Community Centre (Church Road). Thursdays in the McGrath Hall at 6.15pm and again at 7.15pm. All welcome.

NIALL TONER – Killoughternane Hall will host the Niall Toner Band on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8pm. Niall Toner is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s leading experts on bluegrass and American country music. Tickets €20.

To book call 087 6759353 or 087 2233307

PLACES AVAILABLE – Scallywags Creche and Montessori, Fenagh are now booking for their ECCE Montessori places and Afterschool for September. Scallywags cares for babies, toddlers, preschool, playschool, Montessori, afterschool and school holiday camps. Tel: 059 9727760.

RACING MUSEUM COMMITTEE

The Racing Museum Committee would like to thank those who gave their assistance during the recent Festival which contributed greatly to the success of the 2 day Racing Exhibition – Richie Dwyer and management and staff at the Credit Union, Bruce Betting, Connolly’s Red Mills, the Railway House, Michael Lakes, Lori from Fleurtation, Michael McNally and the Calendar Company, Bank of Ireland and Presentation/De La Salle College, Sean Monaghan. Michael Cahill and Christy Johnson. The committee is indebted to all the local trainers, jockeys and stud farms who contributed so generously to the event which highlighted Bagenalstown as being at the heart of racing.

REMINDER

Borris Railway Fair takes place this coming week-end on Fri. August 9 and Sat. Aug 10.

Ducks of Borris

Fr. Pierce Murphy, former Parish Priest in Bagenalstown

has written a book The Ducks of Borris to mark the closing of the Bagenalstown, Borris, Ballywilliam Wexford railway line 60 years ago. This will be launched by Andrew Kavanagh and a cheese and wine reception will follow.

Next day, Sat. August 10, registration will take place in the Vocational School followed by talks by Olivia O’Leary, Fergus Mulligan, Padraig Cahill and others who will speak about the 100 years of the railway. During the day there will be walks and a conducted tour of the old railway from Bagenalstown to Ballywilliam. Cost Friday and Saturday (including a copy of the book) €50. Special rates if you just

want to go to parts of the Fair. Further information from Conor McCarthy at 086 8220787 or website “ Borris Welcome Home Gathering Festival.”

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